Early next week, time on the Gustavus campus will come to a screeching halt for all students, faculty and staff. Daily routines will be put on hold, the campus will flood with outsiders and for two days the college will, for the 45th consecutive year, commence hosting the Nobel Conference. As the Conference approaches, it is important to take time to reflect on the impact the event has on the greater community and why Nobel has become such an integral piece of Gustavus’ traditions. Continue reading Gustavus’ 45th Nobel Conference

Amidst the hustle and bustle of college life, safety and awareness often take a back seat to studying and socializing. The average college student has an overflowing schedule full of classes, study groups, extracurricular activities and periodically even a social life. Gustavus works to protect students’ safety and well being through the Campus Safety Department. Director of Campus Safety Ray Thrower has been with Gustavus … Continue reading Campus Safety releases Clery Act report

Dr. Leonard Smith, emeritus professor of history at California Lutheran University and a former professor at Luther College, is scheduled to deliver two presentations on the Gustavus campus as part of a publicity tour for his new book Religion and the Rise of History: Martin Luther and the Cultural Revolution in Germany, 1760-1810, available in the Book Mark. The first lecture, titled “Teaching the Idea … Continue reading A word with Dr. Smith

Last year, some students may have noticed a change during Homecoming Week: the seniors were not asked for their Homecoming Court nominations. Instead, the faculty, administration and staff were asked for Homecoming Court nominations. The court is then selected by tallying the nominations, and the five most nominated men and five most nominated women make up the homecoming court. After the selection of the court, … Continue reading CAB changes nomination process for Homecoming Court